Whether it’s taking a hands-free call whilst driving, checking the emails during the middle of a meeting, or trying to do the day job whilst juggling homeschooling! We’ve all done it and there is a common misconception that multitasking equals efficiency. I used to believe I...
You're probably spending hours on social media and not getting the return on your investment. Yes it's free (unless you pay to advertise), yes it's an excellent way to market your business, but there are other ways to market that you may well be forgetting....
You've made that step and decided you need to hire a Virtual Assistant. You've put some feelers out and have been inundated with replies. So how do you decide which is the best VA for you and your business? Apart from the legal checks and due...
Your working practices have been thrown up into the air and you have been forced to work remotely and virtually even if you didn't want to. For some, it's been a blessing and for others a curse, but for most of you it's been somewhere in...
7 months ago I shared a post on LinkedIn asking if business awards are a vanity metric or just a really good way to promote, market and celebrate your business? It received a lot of engagement so this is obviously a popular topic, although a little...
Nope, well neither do I. I'm not an expert and to be honest I don't enjoy it all that much but I DO know I need to do it and I know how important it is! Networking is invaluable for any small business owner. I...
It is always a good idea to evaluate your business, where you are, where you have come from and to sense check that your clients are happy. I encourage an open and trusting relationship with all my clients. That way we both know that if something...
You might think the answer to this question is straight yes but it's more complicated than that. Whilst there are of course many, and well-documented benefits to working flexibly from home - it takes a particular kind of person to thrive in this workplace environment. Ok,...
It’s fair to say that you either love or hate social media. Personally, I am a huge fan. However, social media can be a real ‘time suck’ and for those starting out, it is a little daunting too. In this blog I will share some of...
As a small business owner, you may soon be looking to expand your team and grow your business. Your business is your baby, so it’s critical to your success that you hire someone who will nurture your business as much as you do. You don't need...
